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2023 White Coats set to exceed 15000 Ross University Graduates worldwide

The spring 2023 class of students recently enrolling into Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), will take the School’s international alumni to well over 15000 medical practitioners worldwide, when they graduate in four years’ time.

The students were officially welcomed to class during their White Coat Ceremony held last month at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. This latest class hails from countries across the world including Jamaica, Dominica and Haiti in the Caribbean, and from further afield, Nepal, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ireland, Iraq, South Korea, Nigeria and Vietnam, with the majority of students coming from the US and Canada.

Reciting the Declaration of Geneva.

After donning their white coats and reciting the Declaration of Geneva, the medical students received words of inspiration from RUSM alumnus, Dr. Gregory Gilmour. Currently an attending physician and a co-medical director of Mary Free Bed at Sparrow Hospital, a nationally recognized inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, Gilmour advised the students to rely for guidance on those who had gone before them, while choosing their own adventures in medicine.

“Nobody does this on their own when you need help get it. I didn’t tell you this earlier but when I stood up after my very first day of lectures here, I left the classroom and walked straight to the tutoring center on Campus. I swallowed my pride that day and I never regretted it. If you find yourself in a similar situation now, you know what to do. Beyond the basic sciences, you’ll also have access to thousands of alumni like me through the ambassador program; and while I won’t be able to follow all of you through this program I am looking forward to hearing individual stories from many of you and someday calling all of you my colleagues.” (PR)

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Yearwood wins first 5k Run/Walk

Kristian Yearwood won the inaugural 5k Run/Walk to Help 5k held on Sunday. He clocked 21:36 in the running race, 2nd place went to Ralf Luther in a time of 22:05, followed by Fr. Andy Nyga in 3^rd with a time of 23:40. The top three runners in the female segment were Adeline Lamorell,27:17, Phillipa Sylvester, 30:46 and Sumaya Desai, 47:22.

The event was organized by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgetown and is a fund raiser for church’s ministry to the poor in our community as well as to assist the Child Card Board. What started last year as a fun walk now features competitive 5k races in running and walking. The blend of race running and walking along with fun walking should see the event attacking a cross section of participants.

Anderson Maughan was the winner in the walk race in the male segment with a time of 30:59, he was followed by Anthony Phillips in 34:50 and Akil Bryan in 37:40. Angela Jackson crossed the line in 36:31 to win the female walk race she was followed by Fay Waithe in 40:42 and third place was taken by Mary Moseley in 41:57.

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Barbados 4-H Foundation Launches its 4-H Fourward Curriculum

On November 28th, 2024, the eagerly awaited 4-H Fourward Curriculum which encourages 4-Hers to “DO 4-H YOUR WAY!”, was officially launched at the Central Agronomic Research Station at the Ministry of Agriculture,Food and Nutritional Security, in Graeme Hall, Christ Church! This innovative curriculum, designed to empower youth, is built on 4 key pillars:

1. Agriculture and Natural Resources: This pillar inspires our 4-H members to cultivate their own food, including small livestock such as rabbits and Barbados Blackbelly Sheep.

2. Healthy Lifestyles: This pillar encourages our members to engage in activities like dancing, singing, painting, basketry, and adopting healthy eating habits alongside their families.

3. Leadership and Citizenship: This pillar educates our 4-H members on the significance of community service, particularly in supporting the elderly, the homeless, individuals with disabilities, and those in need. We aim to instill a sense of inclusion and prepare them to become future leaders.

4. S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math): This pillar sparks curiosity in young minds by offering projects that help our 4-H members appreciate the science behind everyday things. This groundbreaking curriculum was unveiled by Mr. Osmond Harewood, Vice-Chairman, Barbados 4-H Foundation and Mr. Barney Callender, Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, in front of an audience of 4-H Foundation Members, 4-H Leaders, Ministry of Agriculture staff, and students.

The event was hosted by Mr. Thedore Fraser, National Programme Coordinator, and included a curriculum brief by Ms. Jan-Yves Holder, PRO. A special Thank you was delivered to all who contributed to this milestone. (PR)

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ARMOURY TOUR WELL RECEIVED

It’s was a day filled with excitement, history, and culture at St. Ann’s Fort for the National Armoury Tour, Rum Tastings.& Open Day, hosted by the Barbados Defence Force at the Garrison.

Here are some of the highlights.